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The Claremont COURIER newspaper has been the leading source of information on Claremont, CA for over 100 years. City reporter Beth Hartnett will continue that tradition by offering news as it happens with interviews and opinions from the people in our town. The blog will be updated as news happens in our community.

Friday, April 25, 2014

The Claremont Police Department and Community and Human Services division will have their phone lines down on Monday, April 28, starting at 8 a.m. The police department’s emergency 9-1-1 line will still be in operation. All other calls may be directed to the city manager’s office at (909) 399-5441. The interruption is expected to last about two hours.

Thursday, April 24, 2014

The Claremont Police Department will host its annual Drug
Take Back event, collecting unused and expired prescription medications, on
Saturday, April 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Last year, more than 250 pounds of
drugs were collected at this event, which takes place in the lobby of the
police department at 570 W. Bonita Ave. For more information, call (909)
399-5411.

Monday, April 21, 2014

Claremont’s
Sustainability Committee is seeking new membership. Claremont residents
interested in taking a more active role in the city’s decision-making process
are encouraged to apply. The Sustainability Committee was established to
provide broad oversight of the Sustainable City Plan by reviewing annual grade
cards and making recommendations on the scope and timing of future updates to the
plan. Those interested are encouraged to file an application with the city
clerk by 6 p.m. on Thursday, May 1. Applications and information are available
in the city clerk’s office at Claremont City Hall, 207 Harvard Avenue and on
the city's website at www.ci.claremont.ca.us.
For more information, call (909) 399-5461 or (909) 399-5463.

Wednesday, April 16, 2014

The Inland Valley Hope Partners Claremont Food Pantry has changed
its hours. The nonprofit, which provides emergency services and sustenance for
families and individuals, will now be open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12:30 to
4:30 p.m. at the Joslyn Center Annex Building, 650 N. Mountain Ave. Donations
are always welcome. For more information, including additional sites, call
(909) 622-3806, ext. 401 or visit www.inlandvalleyhopepartners.org.

Tuesday, April 15, 2014

A second
public workshop addressing the Foothill Boulevard Master Plan will take place
on Thursday, April 17 at 7 p.m. in the Padua Room at the Hughes Center, 1700
Danbury Rd.

The first workshop was
held last month with more than 50 people adding their input on design elements
to be incorporated into different segments of the business Claremont roadway. Proposed
additions had included a traffic light at Berkeley Avenue to combat traffic in
and out of the Old School House business complex, an expansion of the sidewalk and street trees on the north side of
Foothill, between Colby Circle and Mountain Avenue, and added sidewalk, a six-to-eight
foot retaining wall and landscaping along the south side between Berkeley and
Mountain.

For more
information or to add your comments for the Foothill Boulevard Master Plan,
contact Senior Planner Christopher Veirs at (909) 399-5470.

Thursday, April 10, 2014

Claremont residents are being called on to help the City of Trees
make the list in the 2014 CoolCalifornia City Challenge, statewide competition
supported by the State of California Air Resources Board to motivate and reward
residents for reducing their city’s household energy and motor vehicle
emissions.

Participating households are entered in drawings for great prizes.
The more points the household has earned, the greater their chances of winning.
In addition, funding of up to $100,000 will be provided to the cities that get
the most residents to sign up before Friday, May 30. City and Sustainable Claremont officials
encourage residents to take part in the challenge by registering at www.coolclimate.berkeley.edu/challenge/. The competition lasts
five months and ends on August 31.

Tuesday, April 8, 2014

The
artists of Claremont’s First Street Gallery Art Center are on exhibit in Los
Angeles. More than 30 works are exhibited between Los Angeles City Council
member Bob Blumenfield’s Downtown LA and Reseda offices.

A
reception was held in February followed by a presentation to the Los Angeles
City Council, recognizing Tierra del Sol and the artists exhibited.
Certificates were awarded to both Tierra and the artists. The Tierra del Sol Foundation and First Street has served
to empowering individuals with disabilities for more than 40 years. The First
Street Gallery Art Center is located at 250 West First St., Suite 120 and is
open to the public Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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